A Psychometrist Constructs a New Personality Test

question 34

Multiple Choice

A psychometrist constructs a new personality test.He finds that the test scores do not vary from one administration of the test to the next.He also finds that the test does not adequately measure the global concept of personality.We can categorize the test as being ________ in reliability and ________ in validity.

• A) high; low
• B) high; high
• C) low; high
• D) low; low

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Definitions:

Trade-In Allowance

The value subtracted from the price of a new item when an old item is given as part of the deal.

Book Value

The net value of an asset or company calculated by total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been charged to a fixed asset since it was in service, reducing its book value.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life, reflecting the loss of value over time.